Ruben Martinez is an 8th-grade U.S. History teacher at Bronx Excellence Middle School in the Bronx. A proud Bronx native, Mr. Martinez brings over 20 years of experience in education, teaching both middle and high school students. Grounded in a social justice approach to American History, Mr. Martinez believes that History, Herstory, and Theirstory all… Continue reading Ruben Martinez
Team Member Category: Mid-Atlantic
Kate Mentz
Kate joins the Generation Citizen team as a Program Manager with seven years of experience teaching a variety of Social Studies curricula. She began her teaching career in the Bronx, NY, before transitioning back to her home state of Pennsylvania and classrooms in Philadelphia and the Northeast. Kate has a passion for teaching Social Studies and Civics… Continue reading Kate Mentz
Christina Karahisarlidis
Christina is a Program Manager on the Mid-Atlantic Team at Generation Citizen. Before joining GC, she spent seven years as a high school ELA teacher with the New York City Department of Education. Christina is deeply passionate about empowering young people to find their voices and create the positive change our society needs. In addition… Continue reading Christina Karahisarlidis
Elizabeth Casey
Elizabeth serves as Program Manager at Generation Citizen as a part of the Mid-Atlantic Team. Prior to her role with Generation Citizen, Elizabeth taught high school and middle school history and humanities. She enjoyed working with students in Virginia and Brooklyn, teaching history as a living, breathing root cause of today’s issues and joys, and… Continue reading Elizabeth Casey
Dalvin Bartley
Dalvin is hard working and dedicated to closing the opportunity gaps that are faced by students who live in NYC. They serve as Program Manager at Generation Citizen. Prior to their role with GC, they worked as the Director of Alumni Support, Restorative Justice Specialist, and Special Education science teacher. They hold a BA in… Continue reading Dalvin Bartley
Kelly Preston
Kelly Preston is a social studies teacher at the Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women in Brooklyn, New York. She received her B.A. in History with a concentration in Adolescent Education from SUNY Geneseo in 2016 and her Master of Arts in Teacher from Clarkson University in 2017. Kelly also earned… Continue reading Kelly Preston